China was the first country to announce its “zero-COVID,” measures at the outbreak. These were not only harsh but also in line with the efforts of many other countries to control the virus. China has maintained its strategy, even though most nations considered the safety and health regulations to be temporary until vaccines were readily available. China has been weary of the policy that has kept millions of people in their homes in order to isolate all infections. With an eye on other freedoms, protests broke out in China in recent times. Here are some regulations: Inbound passengers must be tested and quarantined
Inbound travelers must undergo a PCR testing before they fly and then quarantine at their home or hotel for five days. This may seem harsh, but before updated regulations earlier this month travelers had to take two PCR test before they could fly and quarantine in a hotel for seven days, and at home for three days. Prior to that, quarantine was for 14 days.
China also ended its “circuitbreaker” policy that shut down flights for a week or so if certain passengers are positive. The duration of the ban is dependent on how many have the virus.
Isolation for domestic routes
Travelers traveling on domestic trains, buses, or flights must quarantine for five days at designated places, plus three days at their home. Prior to November’s changes, the quarantine period was longer. Also, close contacts of someone who has had contact with someone with Covid-19 needed to be isolated. Individuals who visit areas of China that are “high-risk”, such as China, must quarantine for seven consecutive days.
Green code
China requires that individuals show their “green codes” to prove they are COVID-19-negative when entering public areas such as restaurants and shopping malls. Each person must register using their ID papers. A smartphone app displays the code. To be “green”, you must not have been in close contact with someone with the virus or contract COVID-19. It also means that you should not visit areas considered to be at risk. To keep the code clean, authorities might require regular testing in areas where there is an epidemic. For example, Beijing requires residents to have a rapid coronavirus screening at least once per 48 hours at a government-approved facility.
Who puts themselves in lockdown?
China has swiftly and decisively responded to any detections of COVID-19. They have locked down entire cities, or portions of them. At the moment, the central urban area of Chongqing is under lockdown with approximately 10.3million people.
The severity of the outbreak determines the level of lockdown. Commonly, smaller lockdowns of buildings and building compounds are used. If one person has COVID-19, the entire building is locked down. Residents are restricted from leaving for five days. Order food and other necessities for delivery
Also, offices buildings are kept locked down in the event that someone within the building is positive for COVID-19. The building must be disinfected. This usually takes several days.
Other restrictions
China has many regulations that will be familiar to the majority of people who have been affected by the pandemic since the first months. Social distancing is encouraged and people must wear masks in public spaces. If there is concern about transmission, large gatherings may be restricted. Indoor dining facilities are prohibited. Public spaces are also subject to enhanced disinfection.
Similar to the Beijing bubble measures, facilities that are most at risk such as nursing homes have “closed-loop” management plans. Workers live in the workplace with no outside contacts.
